Whether the Florida Gators finish the season strong or miss the NCAA Tournament completely, this team will long go down as one of the most resilient in times of adversity.
While every team around the country has dealt with the effects of COVID-19 to some extent, the Gators got some of the worst of it. From delaying the start of the season to losing Scottie Lewis for several key games to missing a two-week stretch of SEC play, Florida took on the virus almost as much as it took on opposing teams.
As tough as those pauses were, none compared to tragically losing the heart of the team for (at least) the remainder of the season.